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Heart Attack
Heart Attack What is a heart attack? A heart attack (myocardial infarction) happens when one or more areas of the heart muscle don't get enough oxygen. This happens when blood flow to the heart muscle is blocked. Click image to enlarge The blockage is caused by a buildup of plaque in the arteries (atherosclerosis). Plaque is made up of deposits, cholesterol, and other substances. When a plaque breaks (ruptures), a blood clot quickly forms. The blood clot is the actual cause of the heart attack. If the b...
A Woman's Guide to Beating Heart Disease
A Woman's Guide to Beating Heart Disease Surveys show that few women think heart disease is their greatest health threat. Unfortunately, it's the nation's number one killer, and women are its prime target. Over one-third of the women who die in the U.S. each year die of heart disease. In fact, more women die of heart disease each year than breast cancer. The risk of heart attack and stroke increases with age. That’s especially true after menopause. But you should start protecting yourself from heart dis...
For Women: Take This Risk to Heart
For Women: Take This Risk to Heart Heart disease is the top killer of women. The majority of women between the ages of 40 and 60 have at least one risk factor for the disease. But many do not realize it. They also don't know about the sometimes subtle signals of a heart attack. Why the disconnect? In general, heart disease has been perceived as an older person's disease that need not concern women until menopause. For years, women also thought hormone therapy (HT) would protect them from heart trouble. ...
Heart Attacks and Women
Heart Attacks and Women According to the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, heart disease kills 1 out of 4 women in the United States. Heart attacks and their aftermath tend to be more deadly in women. More women than men die within a year of having a heart attack. This may happen because women are generally older than men when they suffer heart attacks. Also, women don't respond as well as men to the treatments usually prescribed during or after a heart attack. For many women, a heart attack ma...
Making Your Lifestyle Heart-Healthy
Making Your Lifestyle Heart-Healthy The millions of Americans diagnosed with heart and cardiovascular diseases can benefit from making healthy choices in their day-to-day lives. Follow a healthy diet Making healthier food choices will help your body get the nutrients it needs without all the unnecessary calories. Eating a nutritious diet is a proven way to reduce the risk for heart disease. These are the elements of a heart-healthy diet (amounts listed are for adults): Eat 2 cups fresh fruits and 2-1/2 ...
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